Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our infrastructure services team in Columbia, SC. In this role you will:

• Create excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc. under general supervision,
• develop engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Perform soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Contribute to firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc..
• Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Perform other duties as required.
• May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference.

Skills & Abilities

Intermediate Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Good written and verbal communications skills.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline. 1 year of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications

MS degree in geotechnical engineering preferred.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Pay Range Min

USD $71,781.00
Pay Range Max

USD $118,477.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.